Matthias Lüttenberg

“Germany has been using the term of associate membership for something completely different, which is the relationship of the EU to Ukraine and potentially Moldova”

Matthias Lüttenberg · said 2026-10-27 · reported 2026-10-29

Lüttenberg told CTV News that Germany uses the term associate membership differently, referring to the EU's relationship with Ukraine and Moldova.

“as close as possible”

Matthias Lüttenberg · said 2026-10-27 · reported 2026-10-29

Lüttenberg noted that both Canada and the EU want to bring Canada as close as possible to the bloc without full membership.